Australia’s rising road toll is again in the spotlight. According to the Australian
Automobile Association the Federal Governments National Road Safety Strategy
which aims to reduce road deaths by 50 per cent by 2030 compared to 2018 levels
is unlikely to be met. Road fatalities in Australia tallied 1187 last year, rising for a
third straight year, casting doubt on the ever-increasing number of speed
cameras and their effectiveness in reducing the road toll. Quite clearly, targeting
motorists at speeds up to 10km/hour over the limit in metropolitan areas has
failed to make any impact, with most deaths occurring in regional areas and on
the open road. AAA Managing Director Michael Bradley has rightly criticised state
governments for their lack of transparency around the real causes of fatal
crashes, saying a more honest approach would lead to a more effective road
safety policy. 

Australia’s rising road toll is again in the spotlight. According to the Australian Automobile Association the Federal Governments National Road Safety Strategy which aims to reduce road deaths by 50 per cent by 2030 compared to 2018 levels is unlikely to be met. Road fatalities in Australia tallied 1187 last year, rising for a third straight year, casting doubt on the ever-increasing number of speed cameras and their effectiveness in reducing the road toll. Quite clearly, targeting motorists at speeds up to 10km/hour over the limit in metropolitan areas has failed to make any impact, with most deaths occurring in regional areas and on the open road. AAA Managing Director Michael Bradley has rightly criticised state governments for their lack of transparency around the real causes of fatal crashes, saying a more honest approach would lead to a more effective road safety policy.

A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon. 

For more engaging content visit the 2GB website, or listen live to 2GB 873.

A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon.&nbsp;
For more engaging content visit the 2GB website, or listen live to 2GB 873.

Motor Torque with David Berthon

A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon. 

For more engaging content visit the 2GB website, or listen live to 2GB 873 

A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon.&nbsp;
For more engaging content visit the 2GB website, or listen live to 2GB 873&nbsp;

Advertisement